While Calgary’s population density is considerably less than other major Canadian cities, it’s still hard to find cost effective ways to generate extra space for you and your family. A full home extension is out of many people’s budgets, while a simple internal remodelling might only yield a few extra square meters. It’s at this…
Your patio should be the signature piece of your entire backyard. Not only does it provide outdoor entertaining space, but it also provides a fascinating contrast to your lawn and gardens, and provides a subtle transition from the inside world to the outside. However, as every Calgary resident knows, the summer months can be brutal;…
The coming summer months in Calgary are a call to arms for all homeowners to start making their outdoor plans. Top on many people’s list is to spend more time on their deck or patio, but it’s not long before the wind, bugs and heat start to make it hard to make this dream a…
For many homeowners, home improvement is a series of sequential steps rather than one-off big projects. This is often due to budget and time constraints about how long a certain area of the house can be out of bounds for, but it can also be a way of testing the water to see if you…
As the winter months slowly come to an end, you might finally believe that the snow will actually melt and give you back your outdoor space. However, the debris of autumn combined with the ice and snow of winter can cause havoc to your patio, even if you’ve already invested in a patio cover to…
Nothing beats daydreaming about home improvements to cheer you up from the winter blues. As winter kicks into gear, thinking about how you’ll use your outdoor space, and in particular your patio area, in the warmer weather will get you through the snow storms and frigid cold days. However, it can be easy to forget…
Who says that Halloween has to be an inside celebration? One of the best things about hosting a Halloween themed party is that it falls at the crossover time of year where it’s not going to be too hot that people won’t enjoy themselves, but not so cold that no one will want to celebrate…
A Canadian’s deck should always be the centre point of any outside space at home. Looking out over your deck as the summer sun rises, you may be thinking about how nice it would be to spend the day outside, lounging and playing in the heat. Nothing beats being outside in the summer months, and…
Your deck should always be the focal point of your outdoor space. It’s a guaranteed flat space for seating and tables, and provides the natural transition from inside to outside. A deck is a great place to gather for parties or just watch your loved ones runs around, enjoying the seemingly endless Calgary summer days.…
The winter months are always the best time in Calgary to start planning and dreaming what changes you’ll make when the weather starts to turn warmer. With the end of winter in sight, it’s time to think about making the best use of your outdoor space to turn your yard into the only place to…